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Kids: Have young kid(s)
Political Leaning: Other
Name: Amanda Turner
Occupation: Writer
Education: College
Relationship Status: Married
More about Me: I grew up in Maryland; my husband is from Alaska. We met in Mexico and live in Idaho. Go figure.
Favorite Music: Billy Holiday, Modest Mouse, Frank Sinatra, Death Cab, Brandi Carlile, Jason Mraz, Toad TWS, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Eminem, MIA, Scissor Sisters, Adelle, KT Tunstall, Paolo Nutini, George Harrison, The Waterboys.
Favorite Books and Writers: John Irving, David Sedaris, Margaret Atwood, Wally Lamb, Bill Bryson, Vestal McIntyre, Carolyn Parkhurst, Barbara Kingsolver, Flannery O'Connor, Carson McCullers.
I can't live without: The basics: water, food, air.
I am most proud of: My daughters.
I am most guilty of: A severe latte addiction.
The world would be a better place, if only: Morons weren't allowed to procreate.
Interests: I am an admitted addict to the writings of David Sedaris, John Irving, Sloane Crosley, Bill Bryson, and other fantastic writers who can make me laugh (or sad) without taking themselves too seriously. I love to run, though I haven't consistently since the birth of my second daughter; and I'm constantly in search of the 25th hour of the day, because 24 is never enough.
Profession: Writer
Slogan: Life is short, but I've had a long day.
My Website: http://akturner.blogspot.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amanda-turner/16/805/49a
Member for: 2 years 10 weeks
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